Causes
What examples of fishes can give you Scombroid fish illness (name 3)
tuna, sardines, mackerel, marlin, skipjack, clupeidae, and bonito
What is the main treatment for Scombroid Fish Illness
Antihistamines
How many individuals got sick by the fish
42 indivisuals
How can you properly store fish to avoid scombroid fish illness
refrigerate fish (at 5 o C less) from the time of capture to the time it is cooked
How many cases are estimated to appear in Denmark, New Zealand, France, and Finland
2 and 5 cases
What type of improper storage causes Scombroid Fish Illness
improper refrigeration
What are treatments for severe cases
Steroids, beta-2-adrenergic agonists, ipratropium bromide, and epinephrine
Where did Outbreak occur
In a retreat centre in Marin County, California, USA
What are the sign that a fish can be a carrier
fish with a bad odour or “honey-combed” appearance
where are the largest amount of cases reported in
Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia
contaminated fish does not usually show signs of _________?
signs of being infected
Why did the outbreak occur
the staff couldn’t recognize that the fish being served to the individuals had scombroid fish illness due to lack of information
What is the average amount of histidine that can be found in fishery products in EU seafood law
100mg/hr or lower